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The Last of the Valerii: Master Eustace, the Romance of Certain Old Clothes and Other Tales
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ISBN13: 9781025782225
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 502
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Last of the Valerii, Master Eustace, the Romance of Certain Old Clothes and Other Tales is a compelling collection of shorter works by the celebrated master of psychological realism, Henry James. This volume showcases James's early mastery of both the gothic and the character study, blending the eerie and the everyday with profound insight into the human psyche.
The collection features some of James's most haunting and evocative narratives. In The Last of the Valerii, a young Italian nobleman becomes dangerously obsessed with a marble statue unearthed on his estate, exploring themes of paganism and the weight of the past. The Romance of Certain Old Clothes stands as one of the author's finest supernatural stories, depicting a chilling tale of sibling rivalry and a legacy that reaches beyond the grave. Meanwhile, Master Eustace provides a sharp look at domestic tension and the complexities of familial loyalty.
Reflecting James's signature prose style, these stories delve into the intricate motivations of their protagonists, often caught between tradition and modernity. This collection is an essential read for those interested in 19th-century literature, ghost stories, and the evolution of the modern short story, offering a fascinating glimpse into the themes of obsession, jealousy, and the supernatural that would haunt James's later masterpieces.
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